Wool and Tallow Sales Report From London Market
At wool sales the Titirangi clip sold for 64d and light crossbreds drew top rates. Tallow sales offered 775 casks with 875 sold and prices unchanged. buyers gained modestly on some faulty crossbreds.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
3
At wool sales the Titirangi clip sold for 64d and light crossbreds drew top rates. Tallow sales offered 775 casks with 875 sold and prices unchanged. buyers gained modestly on some faulty crossbreds.
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports a fall in beef and Canterbury mutton values. Napier and Wellington readings show Canterbury mutton at 44d, lamb at first and second, beef at 33d for fores, with other regional prices noted.
From Wanganti court May 28, James Stapleton received a two year sentence for theft and was declared an habitual criminal at the Supreme Court sessions.
The civil action George Hutchison v. Muldrock proceeds in Wanganui. Hutchison, who left for South Africa in 1900, granted a power of attorney to Murdrock to manage two Native land sections at Waverley. Hutchison leased the property to Hazelhurst, who assigned the lease to Murdrock. The dispute centers on whether Murdrock remains Hutchison's trustee or was released by a South Africa document, with Hutchison seeking a declaration of trust.
A correspondence item presents reader opinions with a disclaimer that the paper does not endorse views. The note underscores the write in and out of balance in community discourse and invites further letters.
A Guardian letter to the editor suggests that the author, an experienced player, should name specific players who could strengthen the next county team after Canterbury match coverage. The writer seeks guidance for the Selection Committee.
The Peoples' Palace Hotel in Cuba street Wellington will open July 7 under Colonel Hoskin. Built to serve travelling Salvationists and as public accommodation, profits fund Army philanthropy.
In a lively debate, Fou Débatink Society members elected ten new Ashburton entrants. Plans for slate asbestos roofing replace galvanised iron on the Mail and Guardian office, while a Salvation Army home for orphans at Eltham is drawn up. Palmerston North tenancy ruling cites an old George II statute.
Beekeepers invited to bid for 1000 acres of sheep feed at Alford. Divided into 200 acres Taurains, 300 acres English Grass, 600 acres Tussock with good fences. Tenders close Tuesday June 2 1908 at 4 pm. National Mortgage & Agency Company 5366.
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